Brazil,the fifth largest and most populous country in the world offers such diversity that even the most experienced tourists are swept off their feet by it. In over 8 days you will enjoy vibrant Rio with fable beaches, nightlife and Samba; Iguassu Falls, the largest waterfalls on earth, and Salvador Bahia heartland of the country and hot spot for their culture and cuisine.

The colorful culture creates an environment that make Brazil a very popular destination year round.Happiness lives in Brazil!!

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International & domestic airfare from the US

Applicable airport departure taxes

Drinks (Alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

Gratuities

Personal expenses

Day 1. Rio de
Janeiro

Your bilingual guide will meet
you right after clearing customs. The transfer time will take approximately 45
minutes depending on the traffic conditions. In route, your guide will give you
some basic information about the city and your hotel. Check-in to your hotel
and overnight. Meals: N/A

Day 2. Rio de Janeiro

Morning visit to Sugar Loaf for a
welcoming Caipirinha toast on top of Urca Hill. Over a million tourists
each year visit the world famous ‘Pão de Açúcar’ (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which
has become an iconic symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising up from a
small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to
its resemblance to the traditional shape of a concentrated, refined sugar loaf.
The journey to the top is made in glass cable-cars. The first cable-car
takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea
level. On this first stage, you will have time to admire spectacular views of
the entire bay and its surrounding islands sipping a refreshing Caipirinha, our
special treat to welcome you to this wonderful city. From Urca Hill,
passengers continue in a second cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises
395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city
including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado and downtown
Rio. Before returning to the hotel,you will go on a panoramic
tour through the downtown area, stopping by the Municipal Theater and the
Cathedral for a glance of the most well kept secrets of Old Rio. Balance
of the day at leisure. Overnight at your hotel. Meals: breakfast

Day 3. Rio de Janeiro

Day at leisure to explore on your
own. Meals: breakfast

Day 4. Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls

You’ll have a private transfer
from the hotel to the airport to catch a short flight to Iguassu Falls. Your
bilingual guide will meet you just beyond the disembarking gate. The transfer
time will take approximately 30 minutes depending on the traffic conditions. En
route, your guide will give some basic information about the city and your
respective hotel.Iguassu Falls. Iguassu Falls located on the border of the State
of Parana, is one of the most famous attractions in all of Brazil. These 275
massive waterfalls are divided between Argentina & Brazil and provide
vastly different views and experiences depending on what side you view them
from. Within the surrounding city of Foz do Iguaçu the main tourist
attractions go hand-in-hand with the most exuberant scenery provided by nature
and mankind. In the "Land of the Falls", visitors can in the
splendor of the natural forests, rivers and lakes, as well as the world’s
largest hydroelectric works, the Itaipu Dam. Travelers also have the unique
opportunity to experience the falls and attractions not only in Brazil but in
Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) and Puerto Iguazú (Argentina) as well.

Today you will have an afternoon visit to the Brazilian side of the falls. The
trip begins at the Iguaçu National Park with a drive through the lush
subtropical vegetation of the park en route to the falls. Take a stroll on the
trail that descends down the canyon, to offer panoramic views of more than 240
falls. Embark on the glass elevator up the cliff face for an exquisite view
from the upper deck. The Iguassu National Park along with its “sister” park in
Argentina form the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone
of South America which along with the waterfalls, have been declared a National
Heritage Site by UNESCO. You will end the tour with a visit to the artisans
fair. Return to the hotel and overnight. Meals: breakfast

Day 5. Iguassu Falls

Today you will have a morning
visit to the Argentinean side of the falls. We will cross the Tancredo
Neves Bridge heading towards the Iguaçu National Park in Argentina. At the
entrance, a small train takes visitors on a tour through the park, making 2
stops. Follow the pathways to the top of the waterfalls that provide
spectacularly unique views of the ‘Cataratas’, amidst the abundant nature
filled with orchids, colorful birds and other wildlife. The highlight of the tour
is a visit to the suspended platform at the very brink of the ‘Garganta do
Diabo’ waterfall (Devil’s Throat) – the largest fall in the park. Return to
your hotel and overnight. Meals: breakfast

Day 6. Iguassu Falls /
Salvador

You’ll have a private transfer
from the hotel to the Brazilian airport to catch your flight to Salvador. In
Salvador the bilingual guide will meet all passengers right after customs
clearance and you will have a private transfer from the airport to your hotel.
The transfer time will be approximately 40 minutes depending on the
traffic conditions. En route, our guides will provide some basic briefs about
the city and your hotel.

Salvador. The oldest city in Brazil and its first capital
Salvador was a major post for the slave trade and is now a thriving center of
Afro-Brazilian life. Salvador is considered the country’s soul and the
birthplace of Brazilian culture. The local cuisine, music, dance and vibrant
visual arts are all testaments to this pervasive African influence. As one of
Brazil’s greatest historical destinations, the city is filled with churches,
homes and forts that reflect stunning Portuguese architecture from the Baroque
period. Outside the city lie some of Northeastern Brazil’s most pristine
beaches, including the renowned Praia do Forte and Costa do Sauípe. Considered
Brazil's most artistic city, Salvador has a lively art scene and its streets
are filled with dance and music all year round. Meals: breakfast

Day 7. Salvador

This morning you’ll visit Lower
Salvador. The Lower City tour offers another perspective of the sprawling city
taking us to the quiet waters of the Itapagipe Peninsula where life moves at a
slower pace than the bustling upper city. Fishermen fish from dugout canoes,
locals collect shellfish at low tide, schooners lie at anchor, all protected by
the famous Bonfim church, one of the most important churches of pilgrimage in
Brazil and deeply connected with the Candomblé.

You continue to the Monserrat
district with its panoramic view of the city and on to the Mercado Modelo, a
thriving market for local goods and souvenirs. This is also where you can test
your bargaining talents! This tour is a complement to the Historical city
tour. Please note that the Church of Bonfim is closed on Mondays. During
the tour you will stop at a well-known food stand to taste one of the most
famous Bahian street foods, Acaraje -- deep fried rolls prepared with shrimp,
black-eyed peas, red chili pepper, onion and garlic. Then return to the hotel
and overnight. Meals: breakfast

Day 8. Salvador

A private transfer to the airport
to begin your journey home. Meals: breakfast

Note: All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions. All times indicated are approximate, and are also subject to change.